'Breaking Away,' 'Private Benjamin' Star Was 95
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Key Points:
- Barbara Barrie, renowned for her roles as boisterous moms in "Breaking Away" and "Private Benjamin," has died at the age of 95; her daughter confirmed her death was medically assisted due to terminal cancer.
- Barrie had a distinguished stage career, including a Tony-nominated role in the original Broadway cast of Stephen Sondheim’s "Company" and performances in Neil Simon’s "California Suite."
- She won the best actress award at the 1964 Cannes Film Festival for "One Potato, Two Potato," and gained widespread recognition with her Emmy-nominated role in "Breaking Away" and its subsequent TV series.
- Barrie also appeared in the 1970s sitcom "Barney Miller," films such as "Judy Berlin," "The Bell Jar," and Disney’s "Hercules," and TV shows including "Law & Order" and "Suddenly Susan."
- In addition to acting, Barrie was a published author of children’s books and memoirs, including works detailing her fight with colorectal cancer.
